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DA halts onion imports as oversupply drives prices down
The Department of Agriculture on Friday ordered the suspension of onion imports until May, citing abundant supply of onions in the country......»»
Tale of two imports
Rain or Shine’s Tree Treadwell is cut from a different mold that’s typical of imports playing in the PBA......»»
Warring sides still cautious after Biden says Gaza truce is close
Hamas is now weighing a proposal, agreed by Israel at talks with mediators in Paris last week, for a ceasefire that would suspend fighting for 40 days, the first extended truce of the five-month-old war.....»»
Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work
Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»
Philippines bans poultry from Sweden, Czech Republic
The Philippines is banning the importation of domestic and wild birds from Sweden and the Czech Republic amid the outbreak of avian influenza in the two countries......»»
Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»
Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»
Egg retail prices drop due to low demand
Egg traders are reeling from the decreasing farmgate and retail prices as well as from low demand for the poultry product, according to Gregorio San Diego, chairman of the United Broiler Raisers’ Association......»»
Agriculture output up 0.4 percent in 2023
Agricultural production rose last year, driven by the growth in crops and the poultry and livestock subsectors......»»
PhilSys ID registration now open for kids under 4 years old
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Children up to four years old can now sign up for their Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID, according to an official from the Philippine Statistics Authority in Central Visayas (PSA-7). Edwina Carriaga, the chief administrative officer of PSA-7, told CDN Digital that parents don’t need to bring their children to the registration.....»»
Waiting in the wings
With the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals now underway, the four remaining imports are showing why they’re still in t.....»»
USDA to test ground beef in U.S. states with outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cows
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is stepping up its efforts to ensure the safety of the meat supply in states with outbreaks of bird.....»»
Here’s something unexpected for your kid’s lunchbox: Plant-based meat – including nuggets!
Inventory your fridge and pantry, fill them with unMEAT baon essentials that are wholesome, nourishing and equally satisfying—and here are ulam ideas that you can include in your weekly meal plan! #IBANAMun.....»»
Recipe: Chef Jackie Ang Po s Fried Chicken Inasal
Well-known chef Jackie Ang Po of Fleur de Lys Patisserie has her own version of Chicken Inasal, which she breaded and fried instead of grilling the meat......»»
EDITORIAL - Animal cruelty
Killing dogs for their meat has been drastically reduced nationwide, and the country registered the highest ownership of pet dogs in Asia in 2021......»»
High demand to feed growth in broiler output
Local broiler production could grow by at least two percent to as much as 1.943 million metric tons this year on the back of growing demand as chicken meat remains an affordable commodity for Filipino households......»»
Inflation quickens to 3.4 percent in February
Inflation quickened to a two-month high of 3.4 percent in February from 2.8 percent in January, snapping four straight months of decline amid faster upticks in food prices such as rice and meat and transport costs......»»
British Chamber reiterates concerns on reported changes on minimum access volume
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines remains concerned of the reported delay of quota distribution to meat importers......»»
Chicken out
Many red meat eaters think that switching to chicken is the lesser evil......»»
MAV suspension could lead to higher pork prices – importers
Meat importers have warned that pork prices could rise if the government would not immediately resolve the issues surrounding the minimum access volume (MAV) as import arrivals could be delayed......»»